Reigning World Champion Lewis Hamilton is braced for his biggest challenge as he chases a sixth Formula 1 title while Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari sense this could be the year they finally turn the tables on Mercedes. The 21-race championship revving up for a fresh start in Melbourne next week is already showing the hallmarks of a classic. Hamilton, a global superstar as much at home hanging out with celebrities at fashion shows as lapping a race track, has won 51 of the last 100 grands prix for Mercedes and four of the last five championships. While he can expect to add to his tally of 73 race wins, 18 behind Michael Schumacher’s all-time record of 91, the balance of power may be...
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